Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State track and field team is preparing for a busy weekend with four meets scheduled over three days. From March 28 to March 30, the Lakers will compete in Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio.

In Texas, the team will participate in the Texas Relays in Austin and the Bobcat Invitational in San Marcos. Concurrently, they will also be present at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina. The pole vaulters are set to compete at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 30.

The events in Texas will see participation from various segments of the team. "Grand Valley State will have 20 athletes and four relay squads competing at the Texas Relays," according to a statement from the program. At the Bobcat Invitational, "27 athletes and four relay squads" are expected to compete.

The sprints crew is slated for several events including hurdles and relays at both Texas locations. The throws team will tackle discus, hammer, and shot put at both meets as well. The jumps crew has a significant presence at the Bobcat Invitational with men's and women's long jump participants, while a men's high jump trio will compete on the final day of the Texas Relays.

In North Carolina, Grand Valley's distance team will begin their competition at the Raleigh Relays on March 28 with five athletes running in the 1500m event. Notably, Caleb Futter returns to outdoor competition following his National Championship win in indoor mile racing; he is entered in the men's 3000m steeplechase.

Additionally, five athletes are set for the 5000m race later that evening: Cal Yackin, Ryan Ruppert, Daniel Lambert, Conor Somers, and Koby Fraaza. The first day concludes with two Lakers competing in the men's 10,000m event.

Overall, this weekend represents a significant opportunity for Grand Valley State's track and field program to showcase their talents across multiple disciplines and venues.